Female Hormones
Peter Vermeeren
Hormones are chemicals, which transfer information and regulate
many processes throughout the body. They serve many important
functions in our lives. For women there are many specialized
female hormones that affect them from the beginning of life
right into old age so it is important to learn as much as
possible about them.
As we grow up from childhood and begin to develop, hormones
once held dormant, begin to be released and cause many changes
in physical appearance. There are also many internal
differences as well. Female hormones are responsible for all
the specialized development that a girl goes through in
becoming a woman. The process usually takes around four years
and in this time varying hormone levels can be difficult to
adapt to. As the process begins, the hypothalamus begins to
release hormones that will in turn trigger another endocrine
gland, the pituitary gland, to release two other hormones.
These two hormones are luteinising hormone (LH) and follicle
stimulating hormone (FSH). These are sent to the ovaries, which
are then stimulated to create their own female hormones.
Female hormones are also necessary in regulating a women’s
menstrual cycle, allowing her to give birth. The main hormones
produced by the ovaries are progesterone and estrogen. These
along with LH and FSH have a large role in a women’s natural
cycle. Hormones take a drastic change when a woman becomes
pregnant as well. Estrogen and Progesterone levels remain high
in the body during this time. There are many different hormones
as well. Each hormone involved in pregnancy serves a vital role
in this complex cycle.
After a pregnancy, hormone levels yet again take another
drastic change, reverting back to normal levels. This can be
difficult for some women to adapt to and there are a number of
negative symptoms that are believed to be caused by the many
hormonal changes occurring in the body. Female hormones and
their affect on emotional and psychological behavior are still
not very well known however.
Women undergo another change in hormone levels at around the
age of 45-50. At this point the ovaries become unable to
produce normal amounts of female hormones. This is known as
menopause. When the process begins there may be irregularities
in the menstrual cycle until finally it ceases altogether. This
can have a negative effect on many aspects of health as estrogen
serves many functions including protecting the heart and bones.
There are also various other negative side effects caused by
menopause such as hot flashes and bone loss. There are however,
a number of ways to treat the side effects including with
hormone replacement therapy. Hormone replacement therapy may
even be able to protect against osteoporosis and heart disease
however this therapy requires a balance that should be
discussed with your doctor.
From the very beginning of life, female hormones have a great
effect on a woman’s life. They shape appearances, make having
children possible and are responsible for many important
experiences for a women. Knowing all you can about these
important parts of your body is important in keeping healthy.
About The Author: Peter Vermeeren is the owner and webmaster
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